CanadaPostdoc8 days leftFully FundedCanada Postdoctoral Research Award (CPRA) – successor to the Banting Fellowship
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The harmonised Tri-Agency postdoctoral programme (NSERC, SSHRC, CIHR) that replaced the Banting Fellowships. It pays CAD 70,000 a year for 24 months. International applicants are eligible if they are doing, or have completed, a doctorate at a Canadian institution, or are currently postdocs at one; up to 20% of awards go to them. Deadlines depend on the agency: SSHRC 10 September, CIHR 16 September and NSERC 17 October 2026.
Funding Benefits & Coverage
1 BenefitsCAD 70,000 per year
For 24 months (taxable).
Eligibility & Acceptance Criteria
3 CriteriaRequired Documents
3 DocsSubmitted in the system before the deadline
Frequently Asked Questions (FAQ)
Key questions and answers regarding eligibility, documents, and application steps for 2026 / 2027.
Funding type: Fully Funded. Announced benefits: CAD 70,000 per year.
Eligible levels: Postdoc.
The latest deadline we have is October 17, 2026. Dates can differ by university or programme, so confirm on the official website.
Required documents: Online application to the chosen agency (NSERC, SSHRC or CIHR), Research proposal and CV, Referee letters and institutional nomination.
Apply directly on the official website: https://nserc-crsng.canada.ca/en/funding-opportunity/canada-postdoctoral-research-award-program. ForsaEdu does not receive applications or charge any fee.
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